German Emotions Vocabulary Quiz (A2-B1): Focus on Nouns

German Emotions and Feelings Vocabulary Quiz

Express yourself naturally in German by mastering emotions and feelings vocabulary. This quiz for A2 to B1 learners helps you describe what you feel with precision. Understanding emotional terminology like die Freude, die Angst, and die Hoffnung allows you to communicate more authentically in conversations, writing, and everyday interactions. You’ll practice essential emotion words that appear in literature, conversations, and personal expression across German-speaking regions. Strengthen your emotional vocabulary, then explore our full vocabulary quiz library or deepen your understanding with grammar explanations.

Essential Emotion Words

Familiarize yourself with these key feeling terms before starting:

• die Freude (the joy) – Ich empfinde große Freude. (I feel great joy.)
• die Angst (the fear) – Er hat Angst vor der Prüfung. (He has fear of the exam.)
• das Glück (the happiness) – Das Glück war in ihren Augen sichtbar. (The happiness was visible in her eyes.)
• die Liebe (the love) – Die Liebe zu meiner Familie ist stark. (The love for my family is strong.)
• die Hoffnung (the hope) – Wir haben Hoffnung auf bessere Zeiten. (We have hope for better times.)
• die Trauer (the grief) – Seine Trauer war tief. (His grief was deep.)
• die Wut (the fury) – Die Wut überkam sie plötzlich. (The fury overcame her suddenly.)
• der Mut (the courage) – Sie zeigte großen Mut. (She showed great courage.)
• die Enttäuschung (the disappointment) – Die Enttäuschung war groß. (The disappointment was great.)
• die Zufriedenheit (the contentment) – Er lebte in Zufriedenheit. (He lived in contentment.)

Access the comprehensive list with more examples and usage notes on our German emotions and feelings vocabulary page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What level is this emotions vocabulary quiz for?

This quiz is designed for A2 to B1 learners who want to expand their ability to express feelings and emotions accurately in German conversations and writing.

How do you say happiness in German?

The German word for happiness is das Glück. This noun can also mean luck or fortune depending on context, making it one of the most versatile emotion words.

Where can I find the complete emotions vocabulary list?

Explore our full emotions and feelings vocabulary list with detailed explanations, example sentences, and tips for using each term correctly.

Are there other German vocabulary quizzes available?

Yes! Browse our complete collection on the vocabulary quizzes overview page, covering topics from daily life to professional settings.

How can I practice using emotion vocabulary in context?

After completing this quiz, read our German short stories where emotion vocabulary appears naturally in narrative contexts.